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[ineffablyendless]

A NEW ETERNITY; Conversations with the newest member of the Endless family and soon-to-be Dreaming Regent, Hob Gadling|| complete, G

I wouldn’t trade the kind of chaos and excitement Dream brings into my life for anything, but it felt so perfect, with the Inn closed for Sunday and the TV blaring in the background. For a night, it really felt like we were the only two people in the world.

Exclusive interview with the soon-to-be newest member of the Endless family and Dreaming Regent!

Add tags: Established relationship, Fluff, Married Dream of the Endless | Morpheus/Hob Gadling, POV Outsider, I Wrote This Instead of Sleeping, No Beta we die like Hob doesn’t.

A/N: The amount of effort I’ve put into this fic was the most I’ve ever did for any fic I’ve ever posted, and that includes coding, making two separate magazine cover articles and making a fucking promo post at all. Knowing my track record, it still won’t do as well as any of the 800 word fics I write on a whim at any point of the week, so I like to think I’m doing it for myself, just to prove that I could do it. I’m quite proud of it, I’m looking forward in trying again, even though I’m so exhausted it’s destroying me. Partially inspired by this post I saw Neil reblog 

[pugugly001]

Write an article about invading alien amazons using pheromones, muscles, and hypnorays to conquer and enslave the most powerful army's of earth.

The world has seen many invaders throughout history, but none as powerful and determined as the alien amazons. With their advanced technology, they have been able to conquer Earth’s most powerful armies with ease.

Their primary weapon of choice is a combination of pheromones, muscles and hypnorays. These three tools work together to subdue the toughest opponents in no time at all.

Pheromones are chemical signals released by the aliens that can influence behavior in both humans and animals alike. In this case, they have been used to turn enemy soldiers into loyal followers who will do whatever their alien overlords command them to do without question or hesitation. The power of these chemicals cannot be underestimated; even some of Earth’s most elite forces have found themselves helpless against it when facing off against an army led by one of these amazons!

Muscles also play a key role in conquering our planet's defenders - from small skirmishes on land or sea to larger battles involving airships or mechanized forces - the strength exhibited by these extraterrestrial women never fails them! Their superior physical abilities allow them outmaneuver and overpower any opposition put up against them without fail; leading many human combatants surrendering before any shots are ever fired due it being simply too overwhelming for anyone sane enough not under control via mind-altering substances/hypnosis techniques (like those mentioned below). This helps ensure that no resistance remains after an attack is completed successfully ensuring total victory every time!

Finally, Hypnorays are beams created using special technology developed by the Amazons which induce hypnotic states within those exposed – allowing complete mental control over its victims until further orders come through from whoever activated it first (usually an Amazonian leader). This ensures absolute obedience among conquered enemies so long as this state persists – meaning there can be little hope for escape once caught within its range since even attempted escapes could lead back directly into waiting arms/clutches if not careful.. This makes sure that even attempts made during retreats won't go unpunished either making complete success more likely than anything else when attempting takeovers via force if necessary instead relying solely on persuasion tactics alone each time out!.

By utilizing all three methods simultaneously then invading armies stand virtually unbeatable odds whether dealing with smaller groups scattered across various regions far apart geographically speaking (i.,e islands) OR much larger unified bodies like governments whole countries exist under rule already... Needless say whenever anyone hears about another invasion having occurred recently chances good 'tis true due sheer effectiveness employed thus far . . . best watch yerselves around here lest end up just another unfortunate victim enslavement agenda set forth upon us poor unsuspecting citizens earth indeed!!

[determinate-negation]

“As Houthis vow to fight on, U.S. prepares for sustained campaign

[…] Officials say they don’t expect that the operation will stretch on for years like previous U.S. wars in Iraq, Afghanistan or Syria. At the same time they acknowledge they can identify no end date or provide an estimate for when the Yemenis’ military capability will be adequately diminished. As part of the effort, U.S. naval forces also are working to intercept weapons shipments from Iran.

[…] Officials said that ideology, rather than economics, was a chief driver of Biden's decision to mount the current campaign.

While the attacks have so far taken a greater toll on Europe than the United States, which relies on Pacific trade routes more than those in the Middle East, the Houthi campaign is already beginning to reshape the global shipping map. Some firms have chosen to reroute ships around the Cape of Good Hope off southern Africa, while major oil companies including BP and Shell suspended shipments through the area.

The officials said Biden believed the United States had to act as what they described as the world's "indispensable nation," with a powerful military and an ability to organize diverse nations behind a single cause. Nations including Canada, Bahrain, Germany and Japan jointly issued a statement on Jan. 3 decrying the Houthi actions.

[…] While U.S. lawmakers have been broadly supportive of the strikes in Yemen, they said the administration has yet to outline a clear strategy or endgame, and suggested the strikes have not eliminated concerns about an escalating Middle East conflict. Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, told reporters following a meeting with Secretary of State Antony Blinken in recent days that the administration's plan for addressing the threat appeared to be "evolving."

Legislators also voiced fears the operation could become costly and prolonged. Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, noted that some of the missiles employed to date could cost $2 million apiece. "So you've got this issue that will be emerging of how long can we continue to fire expensive missiles," he said.

[visualtaehyun]

I already spent way too much time watching and dissecting this episode so let's get right into it!

Disclaimer: not a native Thai speaker, still learning 🙏

Title

คลื่นกลางมหาสมุทร /khluen glaang mahasamut/ = waves/ripples amidst the ocean

-> "Echoes Across the Endless Blue" sounds super pretty and, most obviously, it seems to refer to Rak's panic attack underwater

Writer Tongrak

Love that Mut's shirt matches the tassel curtains in Rak's room lol

I copied down the entirety of the 4 articles Mut found but I don't have time right now to translate them so let's just breeze over the last two right now-

The articles mention two of Rak's novels (irl they're MAME's obviously): - "The Boy Next World คนละกาลเวลา" aka the new BossNoeul series - "Love Director วาดรักกํากับใจ" aka the novels Prapai's uncle Frost is from

ViMook

their pronoun use: มุก /Mook/ -> พี่(วี) /phi (Vi)/ and พี่ /phi/ -> มุก /Mook/

A->B is to be understood as I->you, meaning Mook calls herself by name and Vi does so vice versa, and, because Vi is the older one, they both refer to her as พี่ /phi/

The name of Vi's script is so on the nose omg

กลพรางนางมารร้าย /gon phraang naang maan raai/ "The Devil's Tricks"

-> นาง /naang/ specifically means a woman, นางมารร้าย /naang maan raai/ can mean villainess, evil woman, demoness, ...think femme fatale, too. For reference, "The Devil Wears Prada" is called นางมารสวมปราด้า /naang maan suam Prada/ in Thai.

-> as far as I can make out, the cover says 'written and directed by วรรณรัตน์ รัตนเดช' (no clue what it says below his name) - that's Love Sea's art director:

And because I just about lost it at Vi leaving her underwear out for Mook to clean, here's our dearest pearl holding Vi's lacy undies hehehe

I keep calling her pearl btw because that's what her name means- ไข่มุก /khai mook/ = pearl

รางวัลสำหรับเลขาคนเก่ง /raang-wan sam-rap leh-khaa khohn geng/

-> เก่ง /geng/ is the same compliment Mut gives Rak later:

...and what got fittingly translated as "Quite the biter":

กัดเก่งเลยน่ะ /gat geng loei na/

ชาติที่แล้วเป็นหมารึไง /chaat thee laaeo bpen maa reu ngai?/ = Were you a dog in your previous life or what?

More from and about Rak

This translation took me out, it's so fitting and funny:

เสร็จแล้ว ปล่อยแล้ว ก็กลับไปได้แล้ว /set laaeo, bplaawy laaeo - gaaw glap bpai dai laaeo/ = Finished/Came, released - then you can go back now.

ก็ใครจีบพี่ส��ดหล่อติดน่ะ /gaaw khrai jip phi soot laaw dtit na/ = Well, whoever's gonna succeed in pursuing that handsome Phi (Rak).

พาไปกินข้าวหน่อย /phaa bpai gin khaao naawy/ -> หน่อย /naawy/ softens the request which kinda surprised me after he came in so fiercely with the possessiveness (that he immediately denied lol)

She calls herself พี่ /phi/ as in Rak's literal older sister! The credits tell me her name is ของขวัญ /khaawng khwan/ = gift, present

[sickfreaksirkay]

Sir Kay, Seneschal of King Arthur's Court, Harold J. Herman / Illustration from the Mabinogion / The Quest for Olwen, trans. Gwyn Thomas and Kevin Crossley-Holland / The Story of Merlin, trans. Rupert T. Pickens / Illustration from The Quest for Olwen, Margaret Jones / Wace's Roman de Brut, trans. Eugene Mason / The Mabinogion, trans. Lady Charlotte Guest

a collection of sir kay and sir bedivere: companions/lovers/worse, for @queer-ragnelle's may day parade

[bmpmp3]

sorry to be a bit of a hater but i do wish youtubers weren't so scared of making their videos just like, "reviews", whys everything gotta be a "video essay" all the time. every day my recommendations are filled with 40 minute videos titled "_____: An Underrated Masterpiece" where the first like five minutes are reading the wikipedia definition of "masterpiece" in a somber voice with dramatic themed text on screen. please just tell me how good or bad you think something is and use the rest of the runtime to explain why. you dont need to put on all these airs

[cosmicseashanty]

Ah yes. Me. My girlfriend. And her 500,000 gil four fulm tall Cactuar plush.

[rollercoasterwords]

hate when i get taken in by the hype over some video essay du jour & decide 2 watch thinking it’s gonna be some kind of compelling or insightful commentary abt x subject & then it’s just 85% summarizing information + 15% the blandest most uninspired milquetoast possible takeaway of everything the video’s just summarized. many such cases….

[jay-wasreblogging]

Dharma (pt 2)

[theygender]

It doesn't need to be perfect it just needs to be done it doesn't need to be perfect it just needs to be done it doesn't need to be perfect it just needs to be done

[julymp4]

disney princesses WISH they were him... (x)

[pugugly001]

Write an article about a sexy, arrogant, ruthless, evil, femdom conspiracy using gyms to make women into hypnotic, dominant amazons that will overthrow the patriarchy, use pheromones to turn men into weak, helpless, lovesick slaves, and defeat any resistance with their superior muscles.

The rumors of a powerful, seductive femdom conspiracy have been swirling around the gyms of cities across the country. An underground group of dominant women are allegedly using their charm and physical strength to recruit more members in an effort to overthrow the patriarchy. It's said that they use pheromones to turn men into lovesick slaves and hypnotic techniques to transform average gym-goers into strong, confident amazons who will do their bidding without question.

These reports suggest that these mysterious female rulers are determined not only to gain control over society but also enslave all men through a combination of mind control and psychological manipulation tactics. It is believed they intend on achieving this by first making women more physically powerful than ever before with specialized training regimens designed for maximum muscle growth; then using those enhanced muscles as tools for domination against any opposition from males or anyone else who stands in their way.

Furthermore, it has been speculated that this network intends on creating an army outfitted with special uniforms adorned with hypnotic symbols meant for brainwashing susceptible individuals into becoming obedient servants - male or female alike - under the commandment of these femdoms’ evil agenda . In addition, if someone were foolish enough try resist them (which we strongly advise against) it is rumored that they can easily defeat any challenge due simply overwhelming physical prowess compared most normal people’s lack thereof..

The sinister nature behind this secretive organization may be shocking yet strangely enticing at same time – something which could make one seriously consider whether joining such movement might actually be worth considering… Despite what some skeptics believe though; many claim there’s no denying evidence supporting existence so perhaps best course action would just keep eyes open lookout anything suspicious!

[wormonastringtime]

[evildilf2]

😭😭😭😭😭😭

[martyrbat]

[ID: a Wikipedia article from under the controversies category on the page for ex CIA member (and comic book writer) Tom King. Text reads:

In July 24 2020, Tom king posted on his Twitter account a complaint about comic book artists Jae Lee doing an alternate cover for his upcoming Rorschach series. He stated that DC comics did not consult with him about it and said that Jae Lee had previously done a cover for an alleged hate group called ComicsGate. King said that he reached out to DC comics to let them know how much disappointed he was with that cover and that for him, the only real cover for issue number one of the series was the one by main artists Fornés Jorge.

The post received several responses, some users that sided with King, demanded DC comics to cancel Lee's cover for his alleged ties to ComicsGate. The same day, King made another post on his twitter account this time stating that he had talked to Lee, he is not on Twitter and he had no idea what ComicsGate is about and does not support any kind of similar groups. He ended the post saying that they were all good, and that it was the best possible outcome to the whole situation.

On July 26, Lee took on his Instagram account to post his side of the story, explaining how he was unaware of all the drama that unfolded on twitter because of King's post. He compared it to "A plague" that came barging into his life at a very sensitive moment as his beloved dog had just passed from health complications. He went on to explain how King's post took away his time for mourning for his dog, as he received several calls and texts by friends and colleagues bringing news of the hatred coming from a stranger's mouth into his life. Lee stated clearly that was not a part of any group and that he was angry, saying: "These irresponsible tweets are not harmless. They do not just go away. They have real world consequences. They can take away your job. Your life. Your memories. June (wife) and i were robbed of a special day. So, no, we are not ALL GOOD."

Following Lee's Instagram post, King tweeted that he was very sorry and wanted to publicly apologize to Lee and that he had done a critically mistake and would delete his post as a sign of closure.]

[youssefguedira]

In building this rudimentary stone hut, they have attempted to rebuild their childhood, rebuild their love for each other. But Pietro is to make a terribly painful discovery that, in his long and bitter absence, his wounded father actually became a friend to the grownup Bruno, hiking with him in the valley and becoming a quasi-father to him. And, to add to the mortification of having his dad stolen from him by Bruno, Pietro finds that the young woman he is sort of interested in, is more interested in the unassuming Bruno. So poor Pietro leaves all over again, travelling in Nepal and becoming a celebrated writer, but consumed with the thought that his friendship with Bruno was the best of him – and Bruno was in some elemental sense the better man.

This is a movie with air in its lungs and love in its heart. It is spacious and unhurried in its devotion to beauty and to what it means to be human. Bruno is a compelling character who becomes impassioned when talking about the mountains, and it is his tragedy that he ultimately prefers them to human beings. When some of Pietro’s Turin friends come to visit and one starts rhapsodising about “nature”, Bruno snaps contemptuously that “nature” is an abstract idea for city types: he preferns the solid realities of mountains, trees and rivers. This film has mystery and passion, it climbs mountainous heights and rewards you with the opposite of vertigo: a sort of exaltation.

via peter bradshaw for the guardian, emphasis mine